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Why do projects take so long?

You may not see construction crews on site every day.  The length of many trail projects can result in contractors not visiting areas of the project for extended periods of time. The City requires that construction sites be closed even when no work is underway because site conditions may be hazardous.  The City works closely with its contractors to expedite work but also permits scheduling flexibility to obtain the lowest bid prices to make the most of public funds. 

What other projects are underway?

The listed projects only represent projects that are now under construction.  San Jose has many trail projects in earlier phases of development that do not appear on this list.  View the Annual Report a complete list of active projects.

Lower Guadalupe River Trail (from Highway 880 to Gold Street in Alviso)    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Date Status
2012 05 15

Once construction gets underway in June - an on-street detour along North First Street will be required.
2012 05 01 With award of the construction contract - May is a busy month. We will be processing all the required paperwork for Caltrans to approve award of the contract, execute the construction contract, hold a pre-construction meeting with the contractor and issue a Notice to Proceed so construction can get underway in June.
2012 04 12 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document posted.
2012 04 12 Bids received, Council to take action on awarding a contract on April 24.
2012 02 15 Project is out to bid for contractor cost proposals - bids due on March 8
2012 02 07 Construction documents signed by Parks and Public Works directors.
2012 01 30 City expects to advertise the construction contract for 7 days, starting February 8.
2012 01 24 Public Works Department preparing bid package - expects to advertise in March 2012.
Highway 237 Bikeway (north side of highway, from Zanker Road to Coyote Creek)
Date Status
2012 05 09

Final work items include installation of perimeter fencing, garbage cans and center line striping. Two nearby wheelchair ramps (at Hwy 237 Interchange) are being rebuilt.  Expected reopening later this month.

2012 04 30 New concrete driveway installed at Zanker Road.  Wheelchair ramps at signalized intersection planned in next few days.  Contractor is compacting the trail shoulders on Tuesday (May 1), overlaying Zanker Road pavement on Wednesday.
2012 04 19 Recent photos of the recently installed asphalt paving (see pictures 1, 2 and 3).
2012 04 23 Driveway apron being installed this week.  Weather permitting, we expect a fog seal coating to be placed on new trail pavement and striping completed by next week. 
2012 04 17 Highway 237 Bikeway is first project to use new construction sign (66% smaller than previous sign; saving money, materials and less surface area for tagging).  The sign includes a QR Code to guide Smart Phone users to Trail Program site and Construction Updates.
2012 04 17 Second and final layer of pavement being placed today.
2012 04 09 First layer of pavement occurring today (see pictures 1, 2 and 3).  Second layer to occur after storms. 
2012 04 03 Warm mix paving scheduled for Monday / Tuesday (April 9 / 10) as long as sunny weather continues.  A prime coat is being sprayed on the existing surface on Friday for new pavement to adhere better.
2012 03 28 Learn more about "warm-mix asphalt" to be used on the Highway 237 Bikeway project (30 min. video)
2012 03 26 Post and rail fencing to define the trail alignment will be installed on Thursday, March 29.  This week's rain will likely delay pavement installation. 
2012 03 23 Pavement work tentatively scheduled to start on Thursday, March 29.
2012 03 05 Existing asphalt concrete to be pulverized on Tuesday (3/6/12), and kept on site to be recycled as part of new paved trail.
2012 02 22 Contractor finishing installation of compost socks today (see picture 1 and 2).  The "socks" help to minimize soil erosion resulting from construction. Soil compaction testing occurring today to confirm pavement design.  Updated detour signs were installed on Tuesday, Feb. 21.
2012 02 15 Contractor will be installing storm water control measures (compost socks) on February 21.
2012 02 10 Contractor is additional construction closure and detour signs. 
2012 02 09 Mercury News reports on the project.
2012 01 31 Contractor commences construction.
2012 01 27 City crews complete staking of construction site - defining areas of work.
2012 01 23 Existing trail closed, construction is commence.  Expect reopening in May 2012.